When the doctor taps your knee with a hammer to see if it reacts, what kind of test are they performing?

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myelography

myelography

deep tendon reflexes

deep tendon reflexes

arthroscopy

arthroscopy

magnetic resonance imaging

Answer 1

The doctor is performing a test called "deep tendon reflexes" or a "knee-jerk test." This test is used to check the responsiveness of the neurological pathways associated with the reflexes in your knee.

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Answer 3